cflhomeless.org

What cflhomeless.org does

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1987 and headquartered at 18 North Terry Avenue in downtown Orlando, Florida. It operates as a low-barrier residential shelter implementing the Housing First approach, with a four-facility campus comprising the Intake Center (opened 2018), Center for Women & Families (opened 1993, 240-person capacity), Men's Service Center (opened 2014, 250-bed capacity), and an on-site Early Childhood Development Center offering childcare and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten. In FY 2024-2025 the organization placed 2,823 guests in permanent housing, served 5,918 unique men, women, and children, and provided 229,898 nutritious meals. Programmatic offerings span emergency shelter, Rapid ReHousing, Bridge Housing, a Veterans Program, a VOCA Program for crime victims, an Empower Employee Program with career training and housing stipends, Diversion Services, a Community Health Initiative serving 784 unsheltered individuals with showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, and clothing, plus a nightly community dinner open to the public.

Revenue is generated across five streams: individual monetary donations (one-time and Housing Heroes monthly recurring gifts), corporate and foundation grants, government contracts from at least 10 federal, state, and local entities, special events (Hearts of Gold annual gala, Doug Spencer Golf Challenge since 1996 raising nearly $2M cumulatively, Taste! Central Florida raising over $5M cumulatively), and in-kind donations channeled through Amazon and Walmart wish lists. Recent mega-grants include $5M from the Bezos Day One Fund (November 2024) and a share of TD Charitable Foundation's $7M, 37-nonprofit pool (May 2024). Technology is limited to standard nonprofit operational tooling — DonorPerfect for donation processing, Paycor for HR, and PointApp for volunteer management — with no proprietary technology products. Marketing is community-led and event-driven, supported by newsletter/email, blog storytelling, organic social, volunteer programs, and PR coverage of leadership transitions and grant announcements.

Name

cflhomeless.org

Legal name

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc.

Website

https://cflhomeless.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that operates a four-facility shelter campus in downtown Orlando serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties with emergency shelter, meals, Rapid ReHousing, childcare, and veteran and victim services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAGAAAC

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAIANAA

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Emergency shelter
• Housing assistance
• Rapid rehousing
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Monetary Donations: One-time and monthly financial gifts from individual donors. The Housing Heroes monthly giving program provides consistent, reliable funding. Donations are solicited via the website, email newsletters, events, and community fundraising campaigns.
2. Corporate & Foundation Grants: Annual contributions and grants from corporate partners and private foundations. The website lists Corporate & Foundation Partners contributing $10,000 and above annually. Notable grants include $5M from the Bezos Day One Fund (2024), $7M from TD Charitable Foundation (2024), and grants from Maximus Foundation.
3. Government Contracts & Funding: Funded in part by government entities including the City of Orlando, Department of Veterans Affairs, FEMA, Florida Department of Education, Florida Department of Health, Florida Office of the Attorney General, Orange County Government, USDA, HUD, and U.S. Department of Justice.
4. Special Events Fundraising: Revenue generated through signature events including Hearts of Gold gala, Doug Spencer Golf Challenge (raised nearly $2M since 1996), Taste! Central Florida (raised over $5M), and community-led events.
5. In-Kind Donations: Donated supplies including clothing, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, furniture, and appliances received through supply donation drives and Amazon/Walmart wish lists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida operates a low-barrier residential shelter and integrated services campus in downtown Orlando, providing emergency shelter, nutritious meals, hygiene services, childcare, case management, and housing placement to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Services are delivered free of charge through a Housing First approach across four campus facilities and include specialized programs for veterans, crime victims, and unsheltered individuals.

Product overview

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida operates as a low-barrier residential shelter offering a coordinated suite of programs and services designed to move individuals and families from homelessness to stable, permanent housing. The organization provides core services including emergency shelter through its Shelter Programs, community drop-in services (Diversion Services, Community Dinner, showers and laundry), and specialized housing programs such as Rapid ReHousing, Bridge Housing, and Veterans Program. Additional support includes an Early Childhood Development Center for childcare and VPK, a VOCA Program for crime victims, and the Empower Employee Program for career development. The Coalition also raises funds through signature events including Hearts of Gold, Doug Spencer Golf Challenge, and Taste! Central Florida. These programs are delivered through a campus-based model with four facilities: Intake Center, Center for Women & Families, Men's Service Center, and the Early Childhood Development Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shelter Programs Residential shelter services providing safe shelter, nutritious meals, and hygiene items to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with comprehensive case management and housing placement support.
• Drop-In Services Community services available to the public without requiring shelter residency, including Diversion Services, Community Dinner served nightly at 6:45 PM, and shower and laundry facilities.
• Rapid ReHousing Program Program that places families with children in independent housing units in the community while offering social services to prepare families to sustain their housing after program completion.
• Bridge Housing Temporary housing units on the Coalition campus that provide accommodation for guests while they work toward permanent housing placement.
• Veterans Program Specialized program addressing unique challenges facing veterans, with case managers assigned who specialize in meeting their specific needs.
• VOCA Program (Victims of Crime Act) Program offering specialized case management, counseling, and support groups for victims of crime.
• Early Childhood Development Center On-site, fully-licensed childcare center and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) classroom enabling parents to focus on employment, education, or saving money while children receive care and developmental support.
• Empower Employee Program Career enhancement program offering resume workshops, self-development classes, and employability training for individuals with children, including housing stipends for eligible participants.
• Community Health Initiative Program providing showers, laundry services, hygiene supplies, and clothing to unsheltered individuals in the community.
• Diversion Services Services helping homeless individuals and families find housing options outside the homeless services system, including housing counseling and conflict resolution with family, friends, or landlords.
• Hearts of Gold Annual fundraising gala benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, featuring live music, cuisine, and entertainment.
• Doug Spencer Golf Challenge Annual golf tournament fundraising event that has raised nearly $2 million since 1996 to benefit the Coalition's shelter, meals, and services.
• Taste! Central Florida Annual culinary event featuring local chefs and cuisine, raising funds for childhood hunger relief programs at the Coalition and Second Harvest Food Bank.
• Community Led Events Third-party events organized by community members to raise awareness and funds for the Coalition, including benefit nights, tournaments, concerts, and donation drives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,823 guests placed in permanent housing in FY 2024-2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shiloh Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2024When a fire displaced 237 men from the Men's Service Center, Shiloh Baptist Church converted its gymnasium into temporary accommodations, providing over 100 men with a safe place to stay and dinner.
• AEC CarescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2017AEC Cares conducted a Blitz Build renovation of the Coalition's Center for Women and Families in April 2017, improving facilities for guests.
• Lynx (Central Florida Regional Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity transit partner that provided buses to shuttle over 200 displaced men from the Men's Service Center to shelters across the city during the February 2024 fire emergency.
• Orlando MagiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrlando Magic has hosted the annual Thanksgiving Breakfast at the Coalition for multiple years, including the 25th (2017) and 26th (2018) annual celebrations, providing meals and community engagement.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint beneficiary of Taste! Central Florida event, which raised over $5 million to fund childhood hunger relief programs at both the Coalition and Second Harvest Food Bank.
• Orlando World Center MarriottminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Taste! Central Florida annual event held at Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.
• Orange Tree Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Doug Spencer Golf Challenge, held at Orange Tree Golf Club, 7540 Woodgreen Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
• Harriett's Orlando Ballet CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Hearts of Gold 2026 gala, held at Harriett's Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 North Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coalition for the Homeless (Houston): Largest homeless services provider in Houston/Texas operating a Housing First model with shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing. Direct functional peer: same mission, comparable programs, and similar name — making it the closest comparable.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless): Los Angeles-based nonprofit operating interim housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing under a Housing First framework. Direct peer in mission, model, and program mix.
• Shelter House: Fairfax, VA nonprofit operating emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent housing programs with case management. Comparable mid-sized regional operator focused on housing outcomes.
• Atlanta Mission: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, and supportive services for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. Comparable multi-facility campus model.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit network focused on family homelessness prevention, shelter, and stabilization. Comparable target population (families with children) and rehousing model.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella network with affiliated agencies providing shelter, housing, and social services including homeless services. Broad incumbent operating across many service lines beyond the Coalition's focus.
• The Salvation Army: National organization operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and feeding programs across the U.S. Broad incumbent with overlapping emergency shelter and meal programs.

Regional players

• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Central Florida food bank that co-benefits from the Taste! Central Florida event. Regional peer with overlapping mission on food insecurity and meal provision to homeless and low-income populations.

Others

• Heart of Florida United Way: Central Florida funder and convener supporting the Coalition and other social services. Ecosystem partner, not direct competitor, but material to the Coalition's funding and referral network.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy and advocacy organization focused on ending homelessness. Adjacent ecosystem player that shapes federal funding and best practices relevant to the Coalition's work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cfl_homeless

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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